Citroën unveils electric 2CV concept with sub‑£13,000 price goal
At the Paris Motor Show Citroën displayed an electric reinterpretation of its classic 2CV, keeping hallmark design cues such as rounded LED headlamps, a fabric roof and a dedicated egg‑carrier. The concept measures 3.76 m in length, weighs less than a tonne and is said to offer a practical 150‑mile range. Chief executive Xavier Chardon described the model as a modern, ingenious and refreshing response to tomorrow’s mobility challenges. Production is planned for 2028 with a price target set below €15,000, which translates to under £13,000 in Britain, and the vehicle will share underpinnings with a Fiat counterpart to meet the low‑cost goal.
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Why it matters
An affordable electric car could broaden access to low‑emission mobility.
How this story developed
- Sep 4 Chinese automakers show growing interest in Austria's production and development sector
- Sep 24 Chinese firms have moved from exploring to setting up joint electric‑car assembly projects in Graz.
- Oct 7 European Commission trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic will meet Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Beijing to discuss limiting Chinese exports to the EU.
- Oct 9 The Chinese commerce ministry dismissed import‑quota proposals and opened an anti‑dumping probe into EU‑origin PVC ahead of the talks.
- Oct 11 Citroen showcased an electric reinterpretation of its classic 2CV at the Paris Motor Show, targeting a showroom launch by 2028 to strengthen its EV lineup.
- Oct 15 The price target is now expressed as under £13,000 in Britain.
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